Membership Categories

Membership categories for year ending January 31, 2013

An ACE membership with samples and auctions gives the international coffee
community the opportunity to bid for award-winning coffees which in turn
provides the support to farmers ensuring quality for the future.

Community Supporter
Cost: $250 USD

For quality-focused importers, roasters, coffee wholesalers and retailers

The opportunity to find and purchase the world's greatest coffees
Recognition of membership:
- Membership certificate
- Cup of Excellence logo use for company association promotion
Exclusive access to:
- Award-winning sample-sets from each Cup of Excellence country - $195 each
- Auction access to each online Cup of Excellence auction - $30 each country
Access to in-depth farm information and internal website database search feature
Subscription to The ACE Report newsletter
Discount on ACE sponsored products and training courses
Marketing materials and support:
- brochures: farmer, roaster, coffee lover
- farm-specific logos for purchased coffees
- ownership certificates for purchased coffees
- country-specific bag stickers for purchased coffees
- invitation and inclusion in marketplace-oriented trade events
Priority for international jury selection

Benefactor Supporter
Cost: $3,225 USD

For those who offer benefactor support and receive the most benefit from Cup of Excellence

In addition to Community Member benefits you will also receive:
- One set of award-winning samples from each Cup of Excellence program - cost included
- Marketing materials and extra level of support within trade and marketplace
- High priority for international jury selection

Cooperating Importers

ACE would like to offer free Community-level membership to importers who are willing to host at least 2 group cuppings (samples for these cuppings will also be provided free of charge) and help facilitate groups and logistics for Cup of Excellence lots. This is an excellent opportunity to offer value to your current client base as well as attract new customers.

Please contact Jon Lewis at jon@cupofexcellence.org or call 1-406-542-3509.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Sponsorships are available as well as partnerships with NGOs, foundations, corporations, governmental organizations and other groups.

Please contact Susie Spindler at susies@cupofexcellence.org or call 1-406-542-3509.

Solo Supporter
Cost: $75 USD

For baristas, home roasters and anyone who loves coffee

Taste of Cup of Excellence - 8oz share of CoE award-winning coffee, either green or roasted - delivered directly to you!
Cup of Excellence news via email updates & newsletters
Featured Farm/Farmer - portraits of success from each producing country
Digital PDF file: Cup of Excellence cupping form & criteria

Please note: Solo Supporters do not receive the following benefits:

access to participate as juror/observer
access to samples/auctions
access to all in-depth farm info
listing on website if buying as part of a group

Please register your company as a Community or Benefactor Supporter to receive these benefits.

The Alliance for Coffee Excellence, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any membership if that member is deemed to have used either the Cup of Excellence trademark or the Cup of Excellence program in a deliberately fraudulent manner. Any Alliance for Coffee Excellence member has the right to cancel their membership and receive a refund based on a percentage of services and benefits already rendered to that member.

* All bidding registrations for the auction must be approved by the producing country organizing committee and The Alliance for Coffee Excellence, Inc. Any company not approved to bid will receive a refund for their auction registration fee.